Gotham Memoirs: 4-12 To The Skies

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With the hopes of the entire team pinned on me, I meet Miss Harris at the airfield. Her love and trust only serves to worsen my sense of guilt...

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I should persuade Charlotte to find more information for me...How should I convince her?

• Appeal to Her Sense of Justice
  • Charlotte's Goodwill will rise
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• Just Tell the Truth
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• With my mind made up, I call Miss Harris to arrange a meeting.
• We arrange to meet at the airfield. Charlotte wants me to meet her old friend.
• I end the call feeling guilty. Prosecutor Boseman notices my mood.
• Diane Boseman: Are you okay, Miss Colvin?

• I nod and try to smile. I tell her where and when I'll be meeting Miss Harris.
• Diane Boseman: I see... Before you go, let me remind you of a few things.

• You: Okay.

• Diane Boseman: What kind of person is Miss Harris?

• You: She is a warm and friendly person. Innocent and kind, and always cares about others around her.

• Diane Boseman: Hmm. Do you remember I once said everyone has a weakness?

• Diane Boseman: Once you figure it out, you'll get through their psychological barrier.

• You: Yes, I remember.

• Diane Boseman: The person you're meeting... you say she's a good person. What's her weakness?

• You: Miss Harris values relationships and empathises with the downtrodden.

• Diane Boseman: People like this tend to act on values and beliefs they believe are right.

• Diane Boseman: They are trusting and empathetic. They easily empathise with others and act on their emotions.

• You: That sounds like her.

• Diane Boseman: How should you gain the trust and understanding of such people?

• Diane Boseman: Someone with your intelligence should know what to do.

• You: Maybe I can convince Miss Harris... I'll give it a try.

• Diane Boseman: I believe in you.

• I notice Thomson and Annie looking at me occasionally. I know they're looking forward to seeing the results.
• You: (It's time to meet Miss Harris. I should change into something suitable.)

• Once I'm ready, I say goodbye to the team, and leave the office...

• The moment I arrive, Miss Harris calls out to me. She's beaming.
• Charlotte Harris: Miss Colvin! Over here!

• You: Sorry to keep you waiting. It's my first time in a place like this.

• I look out the window and see a few planes parked near the hangars.
• The constant roar of planes flying overhead is audible indoors.
• Charlotte Harris: I invited you here to see my old friend. It's that red one right over there.

• I look where Miss Harris is pointing and see a red plane.
• It sparkles under the sun, outshining the other planes.
• You: That's your old friend?

• Charlotte Harris: Yep. A plane is an aviator's best friend. My life is in its hands.

• You: That's a strong bond you have.

• Miss Harris beams proudly and tells me all about the plane's technology and capabilities.
• I don't understand the things she's talking about, but her confidence and joy leaves a deep impression on me.
• Charlotte Harris: Do you want to try it out, Colvin?

• You: Huh? Try what out?

• Charlotte Harris: Flying!

• Miss Harris drags me to her plane.
• You: Wait! I've never been on a plane like this before!

• Charlotte Harris: Don't worry. I got you.

• Miss Harris puts on her goggles and gets into the cockpit. She flies the plane upwards and towards the sky.

• You: This is what it feels like to fly...

• Charlotte Harris: How do you like the view?

• You: I'm nervous, but I'm also excited. Everything looks different from up here.

• Charlotte Harris: Haha! Don't worry, you'll be safe with me and Argo around.

• You: Argo? Who's that?

• Charlotte Harris: Argo's the name of the plane.

• Charlotte Harris: This was the plane I flew across the ocean.

• You: No wonder you consider it an old friend.

• Charlotte Harris: It's also why I'm introducing it to you. You're both precious to me.

• Charlotte Harris: This might be selfish, but I want you to remember this moment. Remember I am here with you.

• You: Miss Harris... Thank you.

• Charlotte Harris: If you're enjoying yourself, you can come back whenever you want. Argo and I will always be ready for you.

• You: Miss Harris...

• Charlotte Harris: Can't you just call me Charlotte, Colvin?

• I feel a pang of guilt. If she knew the real reason I came today...
• You: Okay... Charlotte.

• Charlotte seems to notice my discomfort.
• Charlotte Harris: Are you alright? Did I fly too fast?

• I can't tell her the real reason, so I make up an excuse.
• You: I'm a little dizzy... Sorry.

• Charlotte Harris: It's okay. That's normal on your first flight. I'll come in for a landing.

• Charlotte lands Argo smoothly and returns to the hangar. I finally feel the ground again.
• You: That was amazing, and I'll never forget it. ...But I need to talk to you.

• Charlotte Harris: Is this about the same thing as before?

• You: Yeah. It's a long story that starts with the death of a woman named Jessica. She was a patient at Metropolitan Hospital...

• I tell Charlotte everything I know so far.
• Jessica's death, an imposter taking her belongings, and Officer Taylor's death.
• Charlotte Harris: Wow. That's... wow.

• You: Yeah, and look at this, Charlotte.

• I hand her Officer Taylor's file and the mostly-deciphered transaction list.
• Walter Taylor and Bob Wilson were in charge of investigating this missing persons case.
• They didn't make any headway for some time. Bob Wilson volunteered to withdraw from the investigation.
• Taylor continued investigating alone, and uncovered dozens more missing children. He reported this to his superiors.
• You: Look at the names below...

• Charlotte Harris: Emma Smith, Lucy Schmidt, Mari Hoffman... What about these names?

• I point out the deciphered initials to her.
• Charlotte Harris: Hmm, they look the same. What is this?

• You: Based on the deciphered information, this should be a transaction list. The part in front records the alcohol transactions.

• You: The dates in the back, the names, and the numbers starting with one...

• You: We think the missing girls were trafficked, like the alcohol.

• Charlotte Harris: Th-That can't be right! This is insane.

• You: I wish it weren't real either, but the evidence is solid. It all points to human trafficking.

• Charlotte Harris: Wait... Is this what you were looking for in my father's study?

• You: I'm sorry, Charlotte... but yes.

• Charlotte Harris: No! My father would never be involved in something like this!

• You: Calm down, Charlotte. There is no proof Councilman Harris is linked to this specifically.

• Charlotte Harris: Did you... Did you only want to see me to show me this? Was that your intention, Colvin?

• You: (I should persuade Charlotte to find more information for me... How should I convince her?)

Appeal to Her Sense of Justice

• You: Do you know what every name on this list represents?

• Charlotte Harris: What do you mean?

• You: Every one is a missing girl. The loss of a child is a permanent wound to a family.

• You: How many families were torn apart because of this? How many parents were brokenhearted?

• Charlotte Harris: I understand what you're getting at.

• You: Only a cold-hearted person could ignore their tragic fates. I have to do something about it.

• You: And I know you. You're not cold-hearted. You're compassionate.

• Charlotte Harris: Of course I don't want things like this to happen, Colvin!

• You: But they already have... and they might again. Shouldn't we stop it if we can?

• Charlotte Harris: Everything still seems so... so unbelievable.

• You: I understand. Everything looks nice and proper on the surface.

• You: I stumbled onto this quite by accident, thanks to a chance encounter. I wouldn't have seen this hidden truth otherwise.

• You: And I understand the impulse to not trust what we see and continue blindly believing everyone is leading good lives.

• You: But if we turn our backs on these people who have been taken... and worse...

• You: Can you imagine it, Charlotte? How desperate and helpless they are?

• Charlotte Harris: Even if everything you say is true, what can I do?

• You: As long as one person still believes in justice, the world can be made better.

• You: And you're not alone. I'm here with you.

• Charlotte Harris: Colvin...

• You: In order to bring this darkness into the light, and give hope to people who need it...

• You: Will you help me?

• You: With you by my side, I will be even more determined in my pursuit of justice.

• Charlotte Harris: I will, Colvin. ...For my beliefs, and for the children.

Just Tell the Truth

• You: The truth is clear as day, Charlotte. Whether you believe it or not, it happened.

• Charlotte Harris: The list hasn't been fully deciphered, right? Maybe you're missing something.

• You: What about the missing children? And the broken families? They can't wait any more.

• You: Don't turn a blind eye to these victims and their families.

• You: If we don't put a stop to this, there will be even more victims.

• Charlotte Harris: Why not put our faith in the police?

• You: Officer Taylor's final report was ignored and abandoned...

• You: This darkness has encroached on the legal system. They can't--or won't--help.

• Charlotte Harris: If they can't do anything, what can we do?

• You: We can do our part, trust me.

• You: If we find more evidence, I can write an article and publish it for the world to read.

• You: We'd be one step closer to ridding New York of this evil.

• Charlotte Harris: You have a point.

• Charlotte Harris: But you still haven't told me what you want me to do.

• You: We need stronger evidence to move the investigation forward.

• Charlotte Harris: What kind of evidence?

• You: Something tying Councilman Harris to the Mafia.

• Charlotte Harris: You're asking me to betray my father?

• You: You've already chosen not to turn a blind eye.

• Charlotte is conflicted. I can see it in her eyes.
• Charlotte Harris: What if... What if I don't find anything?

• You: If you don't find anything, then it might prove Councilman Harris' innocence.

• You: But if you do find something, you'd be helping innocent children.

• You: If you do this, you'll have a clear conscience regardless of the outcome.

• Charlotte Harris: I'll find a way.

• Charlotte's hands are clenched into fists, her knuckles turning pale with the force.
• Charlotte Harris: But colluding with the Mafia and being involved in human trafficking... This is very serious.

• You: Councilman Harris' accomplishments as a politician are widely known. The jury might take that into consideration.

• You: Besides, he has enough money to get the best defence attorney.

• You: The court might go easy on Councilman Harris.

• Charlotte Harris: ...Sigh. I'm trusting you, Colvin.

• You: I'm counting on you, Charlotte.